This email was sent to current F1 visa students who are from countries affected by a recently announced federal ban on travel to the United States.
June 6, 2025
Important Guidance–Recent U.S. Travel Ban
Dear Student,
We are writing to inform you about a recent U.S. presidential proclamation issued on June 4, 2025, which includes travel restrictions affecting citizens of the following countries: Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen, Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela.
These restrictions are set to take effect on Monday, June 9, 2025.
Travel Advisory: We strongly advise you not to travel internationally at this time, if you are a current student from any of the countries listed above. These new restrictions may affect your ability to return to the United States.
Support Services: Our International Student Programs (ISP) office is available to guide and support you. If you have questions or concerns about your visa status or travel plans, please contact an International Student Advisor:
- If your last name begins with A–L: Andrea Santa Cruz at santacruzandrea@deanza.edu
- If your last name begins with M–Z: Allison Largent at largentallison@deanza.edu
You can also visit our office for immigration advising during these drop-in hours:
- Tuesdays: 1 to 2 p.m.
- Wednesdays: 10 a.m. to noon
Or you can make an appointment: Click here to use the online scheduler
You are an important part of our campus community, and we are fully committed to supporting you as we navigate these changes together.
Best regards,
De Anza College International Student Programs